"Suzy Makes a Mess"

I may have posted this phrase already, but I still get a chuckle out of it. One of Suzy's best little friends, Josh (J-Man), once made a statement to his Mommy, "I make a mess like Suzy!" Yes, my little one is known by her friends as the one most likely to be covered in goo and glop. I don't mind it, and being an OT, I often encourage it. Suzy continues to be a hesitant eater and all my training says let them play with their food. If they will touch it, they will eventually eat it. So far, it seems to be a working philosophy around here. So, tonight we set out peanut butter and apple. The peanut butter quickly found it's way to her hands and then body. She did, however, eat quite a bit in the process and I was able to get some apple in this child as well. So, success! As a reward, for eating her "new foods" she got chocolate pudding. Around here, anything with sugar is like gold and she was THRILLED! I am so proud of her, though. She will share anything, even her coveted pudding. Oh, how I wish I could have taken her up on that offer.... Soon!
I was laughing at her silliness and got the camera out. Then, the show began. Man, does this little girl know how to work a camera and ham it up. It was hysterical to be a part of the process.
I made the possible mistake of laughing really hard and saying things like, "Daddy, are you seeing your messy little girl?" Well, it just egged her on. Soon, it was in the hair.
Then the entire cup when on the head.
And got smeared through all of her hair.
She did her best to clean herself up and I must admit she did a fairly good job unassisted.
However, she still required a full body bath after this night at the dinner table! Sweet Suzy, I hope you keep your spunk for the rest of your life. Your zest for fun is contagious and such a blast to be a part of!